1.
Power Switch
To turn ON and OFF AC power to charger
2.
Charger status LED display
Charger ON LED (Green) : Lights up when power ON
Bulk LED (Red) : Bulk charging with Constant Current (max.)
Absorption LED (Orange)
: Absorption charging with preset Constant Voltage
Float LED (Green)
: Float charging with preset Constant Voltage
Over Temp LED (Red) : Lights up when over temperature protection,
Flashing when current de-rating
Fault LED (Red)
: Charger malfunction
(overload, output short circuit, reverse polarity, output over voltage protection)
3.
Programming Port
Factory use only
4.
Battery selection switch
For AGM, GEL, LiFePO4, Calcium-Calcium, 2x user define & WET (Flooded) batteries (default at GEL P-1)
5.
Charging current selection switch
Current can be selected from 10% to 100%. Details please see the table on front panel. (Default at 100%)
6.
USB port
Connect charger to a computer for utilizing ‘User define setting’ or Data logging upload [See Sec. P]
7.
Remote display Port
Connect to accessory HBR-3100 remote display
To remote display the charging voltage & charging status and remote control the charger output ON/OFF & Equalization.
8.
Equalization mode selection switch
Can be selected by Manual or Auto
9.
Battery Connection/ DC Output Terminal(s)
[Note; BC-1240P1-AP = 50Amp Grey Connector]
10. Ventilation Fan
11. Inlet AC socket with Mains fuse holder
12. Temperature Sensor Socket
Connection to Battery Temperature sensor (accessory)
Sensor to increase / decrease charging voltage at low/ high battery temperature
B. Using the charger
1.
Check the supplied accessories:
AC cord, Remote Battery temperature sensor, CD (software) & USB cable are with the package.
[BC-1240P1-AP model also includes a matching Grey 50 Amp connector kit.]
2. Remove the magnetic dummy remote control panel on the front of the charger to select the battery type and the max. output
(charging) current, you may need to ply it open to get a hold the edge of the panel in order to lift it out .
3.
Battery Type Selection
Check against the Absorption and Float Voltage with the battery type and specifications given in section
N.
Make sure the charger is power OFF.
Use a small slot type screw driver to select the battery through Battery Selection Switch (4).
AGM/GEL
: Sealed type (VRLA), AGM-GEL, Maintenance Free, Automotive or Deep Cycle lead acid batteries
WET
: Flooded Type lead acid batteries (to which water can be added) Automotive or Deep Cycle
Calcium-Calcium
: Sealed type (VRLA) Lead Acid batteries with Calcium content Automotive or Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
: Sealed type Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries
The selected battery type can be viewed at the optional remote panel.
4.
Warning; ONLY Calcium-Calcium type batteries are to be charged in this mode and only when a boost charge is required
(15.1Volts).
No load is to be connected to the battery during this charge mode. Charge through one cycle only then set the battery selector
back to The WET setting.
